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Engine Blog

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Mar2013

If you're expecting log cabins, philosophical debates, civil wars and assassinations, you might want to think again. This is a used engine site, not a history class. Also not to be confused with the history of the Lincoln Motor company that produces non-automobile motors, ... Read More

15

Mar2013

So your car is sparkling clean outside, but what about the inside? Pop cans, wrappers, crumbs, tissues, stains... any number of things can cover the inside of a car, and every so often it's helpful to clear all of that out of your car.
Cleansing Rituals: How to Clean Your Car
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13

Mar2013

It's that time of year again. The birds are singing, the snow is melting, and the flowers are coming out. And that means bird droppings, mud, and pollen are getting all over your car. Time to whip out the terrycloth and give your car a good scrubbing.
At Home Car Wash
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10

Mar2013

If you or anyone you know uses a wheelchair, you may be interested to know that there is a new car on the market specifically for the use of people in wheelchairs.
The Accessible Vehicle
This car, designed by a man who is, himself, in a wheelchair, makes the near-impossible task of ... Read More

13

Feb2013

In January, Toyota sent out a voluntary recall on over 1 million vehicles, from the Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe to the Lexus IS. They were recalled for various reasons, spanning from circuits shorting and making airbags expand prematurely to windshield wipers not being tight enough to function properly.
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08

Feb2013

A short while ago, we posted about the powerful, smaller, turbo-charged engines that are becoming so popular with car companies. Ford, for example, has its 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine in most of its cars. Or a look at the specs on the most popular cars of ... Read More

05

Feb2013

If you're one of the millions who watched the Super Bowl on Sunday, you may have seen a few ads. A few... ha, that's a laugh. In fact, some people watch it for the ads alone. Which is why companies spend so much on their ads for the Super Bowl, ... Read More

29

Jan2013

Saving money and gas - good things to do. One simple way to save on both is to make sure your car is aligned well.
Checking Alignment
One simple way to make sure your car is aligned well is to check your tire treads. One way to do this is to use ... Read More

23

Jan2013

Aside from your engine, the transmission in your car is one of the most important parts to keep your car running smoothly. Cars function best at high rotations, but the can't start, stop, or drive slowly at the same rotation speed. Your transmission, whether you're in ... Read More

09

Jan2013

Continuing the best-selling list, here are the 5th and 6th most popular cars of 2012.
6. Nissan Altima
The Altima is a well-built, smooth sedan, MSRP starting $21,760. The Altima features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine and gets 27/38 mpg. It boasts a few tech innovations like moving-object detection ... Read More